Meaning
nothing
- anything
In a sentence
Non ho visto niente in quel negozio.
I didn't see anything in that shop.
Hai detto niente a Marco ieri sera?
Did you say anything to Marco last night?
Oggi non voglio fare niente, sono stanco.
Today I don't want to do anything, I'm tired.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| niente |
Usage notes
- Use 'niente' for 'nothing' in negative sentences (e.g., 'Non ho niente'). Never say 'ho niente' alone—it’s ungrammatical.
- In questions, 'niente' means 'anything' (e.g., 'Vuoi niente?' = 'Do you want anything?').
- Avoid 'nulla' in casual speech—it’s more formal. 'Niente' works everywhere.